Comparison

Bluetooth Browser vs ioDash

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bluetooth Browser

This app allows you to control Bluetooth Low Energy devices directly from your web browser. Connect to BLE-enabled devices, send commands, and trigger actions without needing separate applications. It's ideal for managing smart devices and custom setups.

Highlights
  • Control BLE devices from web apps
  • Connect to any BLE-enabled device
  • Send commands and trigger actions
  • No dedicated apps required
  • Supports ESPs, PyBricks, OpenEarable, and more
  • Browse custom URLs
Features
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An iOS & macOS browser built with built-in Bluetooth Low Energy support, so you can control your devices directly from the web. Pair with any BLE-enabled device and connect from a web app. Send commands, trigger actions, and manage your setup over BLE without installing dedicated apps. Works great for ESPs, PyBricks (Lego Motors), OpenEarable, Storz & Bickel devices and any system that communicate over Bluetooth Low Energy using a web app. You can find our recommendations or browse to your own url at any time. The BLE browsing experience is free to use. If you like the app, you can support the developer with an optional tip. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://privacy.cammalleri.dev/

About

ioDash

Features
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iodash – Das ultimative Dashboard für deinen ioBroker Behalte die volle Kontrolle über dein Zuhause, deine Fahrzeuge und deine Energie – alles in einer einzigen, eleganten App. iodash verbindet sich nahtlos mit deinem bestehenden ioBroker und bringt deine wichtigsten Daten direkt auf dein iPhone und deine Apple Watch. - Maximale Individualität: Erstelle dein persönliches Dashboard im Webinterface und entscheide selbst, welche Werte du unterwegs im Blick behalten willst. - Echtzeit-Überblick: Ob der Ladestatus deines E-Autos, der aktuelle Solar-Ertrag deiner Photovoltaikanlage oder der Status deiner Alarmanlage – bleibe immer informiert. - Smart Watch Support: Steuere Geräte und checke wichtige Werte direkt von deinem Handgelenk mit der integrierten Apple Watch App und in der iOS-App. - Elegantes Design: Ein modernes Dark-Mode-Interface, das nicht nur funktional ist, sondern auch auf deinem Homescreen gut aussieht. Einrichtung: - Erstelle ein kostenloses Konto auf www.iodash.one - Erstelle deine Elemente, die du in der App sehen möchtest - Hinterlege für jedes Element die passenden Objekte im API Management des Webinterfaces - Erstelle im Webinterface das fertige Javascript und installiere es beim ioBroker unter "Scripte" Danach wird dein ioBroker alle 30 Sekunden die ausgewählten Werte an iodash.one senden und die App zeigt diese direkt an. Funktionen im Überblick: - Visualisierung von Sensorwerten (Temperaturen, Leistungen, Zustände). - Steuerung von Schaltern und Geräten. - Interaktive Graphen und Verlaufsanzeigen. - Unterstützung für Apple Watch Komplikationen. - Anonyme und sichere Datenübertragung über Live-Token. - Kein VPN mehr notwendig: Die Daten werden per SSL verschlüsselt über iodash.one übertragen. Wichtig: Zur Nutzung der App ist ein kostenloser Account auf www.iodash.one sowie eine Anbindung an deinen lokalen ioBroker erforderlich (das passende Script kannst Du im Webinterface direkt erstellen).

Screenshots

Bluetooth Browser4 screens
ioDash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ioDash at none against Bluetooth Browser's 1. ioDash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 days). Bluetooth Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bluetooth Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ioDash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluetooth Browser ships an update every 2 days, ioDash daily. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Bluetooth Browser versus ioDash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth BrowserioDash
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAngelo CammalleriJan Christoph Schmidt

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bluetooth Browser

One-time1
  • Browser Coffee$3.99
None

ioDash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluetooth Browser free?
Bluetooth Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ioDash free?
ioDash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bluetooth Browser or ioDash have ads?
Bluetooth Browser shows ads; ioDash does not.
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Browser or ioDash?
Bluetooth Browser ships an update every 2 days, and ioDash daily. Most recently, Bluetooth Browser was updated on October 1, 2026 and ioDash on October 5, 2026.

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